Informational Text (Elements)

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What is a heading in an informational text?

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A heading is a title or label that indicates the main topic of a section in the text.

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What is a subheading?

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A subheading is a smaller title that breaks down the information under a heading into more specific topics.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of important words in a text along with their definitions.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a brief explanation or description of an illustration or photograph in the text.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a drawing that explains or shows how something works.

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that shows relationships between different quantities.

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What is a map?

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A map is a visual representation of an area that shows locations, distances, and features.

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What are bold keywords?

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Bold keywords are important words in the text that are highlighted to draw attention to them.

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What is an illustration?

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An illustration is a picture or drawing that helps explain the text.

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What is a table?

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A table is a way to organize information in rows and columns for easy comparison.